"In October 2019, psychologists surveyed 128 US adults who indicated a preference for Trump in the 2016 presidential election. Over half the group said they simply didn't believe the charge regarding his sexual misconduct."
"The most recent study, a 2022 survey taken immediately after Trump was arraigned for his role in the January 6 riots, found that over 60 percent felt the accusations against the president were a lie."
"Together, the studies reinforce the finding that denial of factual information about Trump's misdeeds is a direct response to anxiety caused by cognitive dissonance."
Psychological studies reveal that many of Donald Trump's loyal supporters cope with allegations of his misconduct by denying the charges. In surveys conducted in 2019 and 2022, a significant majority of participants either rejected the accusations or expressed indifference. The findings suggest that this denial serves as a response to the anxiety stemming from cognitive dissonance, as supporters struggle to reconcile their admiration for Trump with the serious allegations against him.
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